Secret Menu: Mantra's New Curries Unite Richness and Spice
You'll like these richer takes on curry, regardless of your mileage for spice.
(SPOT.ph) Indian food is a consistent entry on our cravings list with its full-on, vibrant flavors. And a consistent topper on the best-of charts is Mantra Indian Kitchen and Bar, which opened their first branch in Makati in 2016. Everyone has their favorite dishes there (like the fantastic Tandoori Chicken and Rogan Josh), but Mantra has just dropped two new dishes at their Makati outpost that might just rock the boat. And take note: they’ll only be available for a limited time as part of the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu.
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Secret Menu items at Mantra Indian Kitchen and Bar
Mantra is best known for championing North Indian favorites packed with flavor and spice, and its two new Secret Menu items are no exception—though they do dance on the milder, richer side, making them fail-safe choices for dining companions only just getting to know the cuisine.
The Chicken Kali Mirch (P650), for instance, takes your familiar chicken curry and dashes off to the creamier end of the spectrum with a beautifully rich and flavorful gravy that puts black pepper and yogurt front and center. Pro tip: it’s the perfect combo with their Jeera Rice (P245) with lots of cumin and ghee!
If meat is decidedly not on the menu today, there’s no stopping you from trying their addictingly smoky Paneer Malai Tikka (P550), which features the Indian cottage cheese char-grilled and served with a sweet-savory cream curry sauce that keeps the spice on the mild side. A must-try with naan!
Both the Chicken Kali Mirch and Paneer Malai Tikka are great for sharing and best enjoyed with company—meaning that you’d better make those plans soon, because they’ll only be around until April 29. They’re part of the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu, a month-long partnership that lets you try exclusive items from top restaurants in the city using your UnionBank credit card. Just let the servers know your order, and charge the total amount of purchase to your UnionBank credit card—note that restaurant representatives might ask for proof of identification. Only one credit card can be used per transaction, and the promo cannot be combined with upgrade certificates, other promotions, packages, and privilege/VIP cards. These are available for dine-in and takeout; no minimum spend is required.
You only have until April 29 to try this and other Secret Menu items from participating establishments. Don’t forget to tag us on socials (@spotph), and use the hashtags #SpotTheSecretMenu #EsquireSecretMenu #UnionbankSecretMenu when you post!
Read more about the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu. Mantra's Makati branch is at The Grand Midori, Bolanos Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0926-049-9357. For more information, check out Mantra’s Mantra's Facebook page.